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A review by josepheck23353
Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby
4.0
Fever pitch. Honest. Perceptive and witty. Chronicling the Author’s Journey into and through his obsession withe Arsenal Football Club.
It articulates the nature of being a sports fan , its pitfalls and all consuming nature. One in which many can relate too. Football in particular is a religion , one in which the fan devoted themselves too. For the Author it served as a lifelong companion , closely following his own personal ups and downs.
And as an avid follower , Nick witnessed many more downs than ups. Yet his devotion and obsession grew and never wavered. For non-sport fans this is still a great read , as it gives you an insight into the purpose a fan finds in following there team. It also gives a perspective to the outsider looking in , explaining the why’s.
Great read , related a lot to how football has helped me and also nice to read a book about a different club existing outside my Manchester United Universe.
It articulates the nature of being a sports fan , its pitfalls and all consuming nature. One in which many can relate too. Football in particular is a religion , one in which the fan devoted themselves too. For the Author it served as a lifelong companion , closely following his own personal ups and downs.
And as an avid follower , Nick witnessed many more downs than ups. Yet his devotion and obsession grew and never wavered. For non-sport fans this is still a great read , as it gives you an insight into the purpose a fan finds in following there team. It also gives a perspective to the outsider looking in , explaining the why’s.
Great read , related a lot to how football has helped me and also nice to read a book about a different club existing outside my Manchester United Universe.